Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Frieden

The abrupt removal of all of the members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has sparked outrage and worry among many public health experts. That includes the American Medical Association, which called for a Senate investigation into Kennedy today. Geoff Bennett has reaction from Dr. Tom Frieden, a former director of the CDC. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The abrupt removal of all of the members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has sparked outrage and worry among many public health experts. That includes the American Medical Association, which called for a Senate investigation into Kennedy today. Geoff Bennett has reaction from Dr. Tom Frieden, a former director of the CDC. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses her article, "Conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies." Martha outlines how faith in government health bodies like the FDA and CDC has plummeted due to escalating conflicts of interest, tracing some concerns back to the 1992 Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), which allowed drugmakers to fund aspects of the drug approval process. She points to a pattern of FDA commissioners, such as Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Dr. Robert Califf, and Dr. Margaret Hamburg, having significant financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry, and notes the concerning practice of drug trials being funded by the manufacturers of the drugs under investigation. Martha also examines the CDC Foundation, which accepts private donations, and cites several CDC directors, including Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, Dr. Tom Frieden, Dr. Julie Gerberding, and Dr. Robert Redfield, who faced scrutiny over alleged conflicts or ethical issues. The conversation delves into the pervasive influence of pharmaceutical lobbying on Congress and the increasing tendency of medical journals to publish industry-funded research, highlighting the danger these interwoven interests pose to public trust and patient well-being. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare–and it's built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Two months on the job, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has plowed forward with mass firings, funding cuts and new policies. The most immediate effect is across state and local health agencies, where officials say they see new cracks in safeguards against diseases.Guests:Dr. Phil Huang, director, Dallas County Health and Human Services Ryan Jury, acting senior deputy, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public HealthChrissie Juliano, executive director, Big Cities Health CoalitionEmily Broad Leib, faculty director, Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy ClinicDr. Tom Frieden, president and CEO, Resolve to Save Lives; former director of the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Tom Frieden, Resolve to Save Lives (CDC Director 2009-2017,) details the dangerous implications of deep changes underway at CDC—on tobacco, environmental toxins, and communications. It is no less dangerous that CDC should only focus on infectious diseases and not be focused on global threats. What explains CDC's exceptional vulnerability to attacks and the deep skepticism towards CDC? What to make of the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) advanced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.? What of the Trump administration response to the measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and beyond?

Two Supreme Court rulings will impact critical Trump Administration deportation cases. First, the court allowed the White House to continue using the Alien Enemies Act, which gives them sweeping wartime authority to rapidly deport alleged gang members. In a second case, the Court extended a deadline for returning Maryland father Kilmar Abrego Garcia from a Venezuelan prison back to the US.  Gregg Nunziata, a veteran of the conservative legal movement, joins the show to discuss the implications of these rulings.  Also on today's show: Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refugee Council; Dr. Tom Frieden, Former Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There once was a time when indoor smoking was allowed in workplaces all across the United States, when trans fats were ubiquitous, and when fast food restaurants didn't have to post calorie information on their menus. That wasn't so long ago, and it's in large part thanks to the pioneering efforts of Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, Health Commissioner of New York City from 2002 to 2009, that these changes were made. Dr. Frieden's city-wide initiatives during this time included steps to reduce tobacco use (by banning indoor smoking, increasing tobacco taxes, and aggressive anti-tobacco ads), to ban trans fats and mandate proper nutrition labeling in restaurants, and to rapidly expand screening for diabetes and HIV. All of these efforts have since been adopted nationwide and have gained practically universal acceptance by the public. Prior to this, Dr. Frieden spearheaded tuberculosis control measures in New York City and India, drastically slashing rates of multidrug resistant tuberculosis. He was also director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during which time he led the CDC's response against the H1N1 influenza pandemic, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the Zika virus epidemic. Most recently, he leads Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative aiming to prevent cardiovascular disease primarily through advocacy of lifestyle interventions. Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Frieden shares his personal path to a career in infectious disease and public health, lessons learned from his work on tuberculosis control, striking the balance between curbing personal liberties and protecting community health, key insights into effective public health communication particularly when dealing with incomplete information or data, the evolution of the political and partisan nature of health policy, why preventing heart disease is so critical, and more.In this episode, you'll hear about: 3:00 - How a conversation with his father drew Dr. Frieden to a career in public health5:40 - Dr. Frieden's early work tackling tuberculous as a “management problem”9:05 - Balancing individual rights with the health of the public17:55 - The formula Dr. Frieden has used to choose which particular public health issues to focus on 28:08 - Strategies for effective health communication with the public33:08 - The mission of Dr. Frieden's organization Resolve to Save Lives39:16 - Dr. Frieden's thoughts on how to navigate public health communications in the light of changing scientific knowledge45:50 - The important lessons that Dr. Frieden learned from his patients about public health during his time as a clinician Dr. Tom Frieden is the President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives. Dr. Frieden can be found on Twitter/X at @DrTomFrieden. People and Work discussed in this episode: Dr. Karel Styblo Dr. Nancy Messenior's February 2020 COVID addressVisit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2024

Researchers are seeking to learn why bird flu kills some animals quickly but causes only moderate illness in others.研究人员正在寻求了解为什么禽流感会迅速杀死某些动物，而对其他动物只造成轻度疾病。In recent years, bird flu is believed to have killed millions of wild and domestic birds worldwide. Other animals such as seals, cats, dogs, and cows have also been infected.近年来，据信禽流感已经在全球范围内杀死了数百万只野生和家禽。其他动物如海豹、猫、狗和牛也被感染。The virus is officially known as H5N1. It has largely stayed out of the human population. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that as of April 1, 2024, H5N1 had caused nearly 900 human infections and 463 deaths since 2003.该病毒正式名称为H5N1。它主要未进入人类群体。然而，世界卫生组织（WHO）报告称，截至2024年4月1日，自2003年以来，H5N1已导致近900例人类感染和463例死亡。Most of the human cases involved direct contact between people and infected birds. In cases of the virus spreading between humans, individuals involved were found to have had close and extended contact within households.大多数人类病例涉及人与感染鸟类之间的直接接触。在病毒在人类之间传播的情况下，涉及的个人被发现曾在家庭内有密切和长期接触。The currently spreading version of bird flu was first identified in 1959. But the illness did not start to cause concern among health officials until a bird flu outbreak hit Hong Kong in 1997. That outbreak caused severe sickness and deaths in some humans.目前传播的禽流感版本于1959年首次被发现。但直到1997年禽流感在香港爆发，卫生官员才开始关注这种疾病。那次爆发导致一些人类出现严重疾病和死亡。Scientists are still studying possible reasons the H5N1 virus has not heavily affected human populations. But some researchers fear the situation may change.科学家们仍在研究H5N1病毒尚未对人类群体造成重大影响的可能原因。但一些研究人员担心这种情况可能会改变。Like other viruses, H5N1 has mutated over time. During the last few years, one particular bird flu version has been spreading quickly and widely.像其他病毒一样，H5N1随着时间的推移发生了变异。在过去的几年里，一种特定的禽流感版本迅速广泛传播。Dr. Tom Frieden is a former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He told The Associated Press about the ongoing outbreaks, “There's a lot we don't understand.”Tom Frieden博士是美国疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）的前任主任。他在接受美联社采访时谈到持续的疫情时说：“还有很多我们不了解的情况。”Frieden also heads the non-profit group Resolve to Save Lives. He added, “I think we have to get over the 'hope for the best and bury our head in the sand' approach."Frieden还领导着非营利组织“决心拯救生命”。他补充说：“我认为我们必须克服‘希望最好并掩耳盗铃'的做法。”Some researchers have theorized flu viruses that started in birds caused severe human pandemics. For example, pandemics that took place in 1918 and 1957 quickly spread among animals and people.一些研究人员提出了理论，认为始于鸟类的流感病毒导致了严重的人类大流行。例如，1918年和1957年发生的大流行迅速在人类和动物之间传播。Many experts think it would be unlikely the currently spreading virus will become a deadly, worldwide pandemic.许多专家认为，目前传播的病毒不太可能成为致命的全球大流行。But to prepare for that possibility, U.S. health officials are developing vaccines that might be needed. At this time, they are not planning other measures. This is because the virus is not causing severe disease in humans and there is no strong evidence it is spreading from person to person.但为了应对这种可能性，美国卫生官员正在开发可能需要的疫苗。目前，他们没有计划采取其他措施。这是因为该病毒未在人类中引起严重疾病，并且没有强有力的证据表明它在人与人之间传播。The U.S. Department of Agriculture has said U.S. animal outbreaks have been reported at numerous dairy cow farms and among more than 1,000 groups of poultry. At least four human infections have been reported among hundreds of thousands of people working at U.S. poultry and dairy farms.美国农业部表示，美国的动物疫情已在众多奶牛场和1000多个家禽群体中报告。至少有四例人类感染报告涉及数十万在美国家禽和奶牛场工作的人员。Worldwide, doctors have so far identified 15 human infections caused by the current version. That count includes one death, a 38-year-old woman in southern China in 2022. But officials said most of the identified people had either no signs of disease or only mild ones.全球范围内，医生迄今已确认由当前版本引起的15例人类感染。这些病例中包括一例死亡病例，即2022年中国南方的一名38岁女性。但官员们表示，绝大多数被确认的感染者要么没有疾病迹象，要么只有轻微症状。Some experts have wondered whether humans have built up some level of immunity after being infected by other virus forms or because of vaccination. But a study involving human blood samples suggested there was little to no existing immunity to this version of the bird flu virus.一些专家怀疑人类是否在被其他病毒形式感染或因接种疫苗后建立了一定程度的免疫力。但一项涉及人类血液样本的研究表明，对这种禽流感病毒版本几乎没有现有的免疫力。

Dr. Michelle Fiscus, Chief Medical Officer at the Association of Immunization Managers, discusses numbers released in March that show the RSV immunization for infants is 90 percent effective; Dr. Tom Frieden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolve to Save Lives, says public health needs to take three steps to rebuild trust in communities; Darrah Dunlap, Food Protection Program Manager at the Illinois Department of Public Health, tells us about a cottage food guide to help people in business and local health departments in Illinois; and Puerto Rico has an online dashboard to identify and address health equity concerns in their jurisdiction. CDC Webpage: CDC study shows effectiveness of RSV immunization for infants STAT Opinion Article: To rebuild trust in public health: Better communication, fewer mandates, and small wins ASTHO Webpage: Developing a Data Dashboard to Address Health Equity Concerns: Insights from Puerto Rico  

Dr. Tom Frieden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolve to Save Lives, shares three steps he says are needed to rebuild trust in public health; Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health for the South Dakota Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, discusses how their states' mobile clinics aim to bring health services to where people are; and a new ASTHO report outlines suicide prevention resources for agencies. STAT News Opinion Article: To rebuild trust in public health – Better communication, fewer mandates, and small wins South Dakota Department of Health News Release: South Dakota Department of Health Unveils Wellness on Wheels Mobile Clinics to Improve Healthcare Access to Underserved Communities ASTHO Webpage: Data Sources and Strategies for Suicide Prevention Among Disproportionately Affected Populations ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

In the week leading up to the last Presidential Debate, The Circus takes stock of the 2020 race as Joe Biden and President Donald Trump play out their campaign endgames. With rising COVID-19 cases causing alarm, Barack Obama stumps in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania while Biden hunkers down to prioritize his health and debate prep. Former CDC head Tom Frieden gives his outlook on the virus and Cook Political Report editor David Wasserman provides a data-driven glimpse at the current state of the race.

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, as they dive into a candid discussion with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, of Resolve to Save Lives, exploring his journey from philosophy to medicine and a distinguished career in public health, with a focus on building resilient communities. From limiting trans-fat to banning smoking, he has spent his career working to build a healthier future for all, based on lessons from the past.Show notesThroughout his career, Frieden has been a strong advocate for pandemic preparedness, vaccine equity, and improving public health systems. As a global expert in tuberculosis, tobacco control, and health policy, he served as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2009 to 2017, where he oversaw responses to the H1N1 influenza, Ebola, and Zika epidemics. Prior to leading CDC, he served as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health from 2002 to 2009. Born and raised in New York City, Frieden enjoys playing squash, reading non-fiction, and cooking. 

Three years after the start of the pandemic, former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden returns to reflect on what we got right and what we got wrong in our response to COVID-19. Andy gets the definitive answer to the question "do masks work?” Frieden also calls out one pharmaceutical company who could have helped save more lives and tells Andy what we need to do to prepare for the next pandemic. Plus, he shares one silent killer that isn't getting enough attention and tells us what everyone can continue to do to protect themselves. Keep up with Andy on Post and Twitter and Post @ASlavitt. Follow @DrTomFrieden on Twitter. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/  Check out these resources from today's episode:  Check out Resolve to Save Lives More on the 7-1-7 Response Plan Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 20 years since former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg effectively banned smoking in bars, restaurants and workplaces. At the time, the Smoke-Free Air Act was met with plenty of opposition, with critics saying it would destroy the restaurant and bar industry, hurt tourism and create a dip in tax revenue. Two decades later, the measure has proven to be an overwhelming success, with many other municipalities, both in America and abroad, following in the city's footsteps.    Dr. Tom Frieden was Bloomberg's health commissioner in 2003, and was an integral part of making the law a reality. He joined Errol Louis to look back at how the Smoke-Free Air Act came to pass, while discussing the many struggles that remain in the war against smoking, including the current statewide proposal to ban menthol cigarettes. The conversation also covered Frieden's tenure as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as his current position as the president of Resolve to Save Lives, a health organization fighting to prevent epidemics and cardiovascular disease.   Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

This week's episode features Tom Frieden, MPH, MD, who discusses his background and influence on public health and national policy. Dr. Frieden was the director of the CDC and is currently the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives. Resolve to Save Lives was created in 2017, and works with organizations around the world to prevent epidemics and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.

Disease outbreaks are inevitable. Germs are part of our world, and there's no way to completely eradicate them.But epidemics and pandemics are preventable. Vaccines, better treatments, hygiene, improvements in ventilation, and teaching people how diseases spread can all give individuals and communities the tools they need to contain disease outbreaks before they turn into epidemics and pandemics. Trust in public health and in the governments that administer public health measures is key to making them work.In this episode, Dr. Tom Frieden talks to host Maggie Fox about epidemics that were prevented and how they were stopped. Dr. Frieden is the President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives and a former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Tom Frieden, who shares his thoughts about the news Dr. Anthony Fauci will soon leave government service. Frieden explains how the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will need to be realistic that he or she will have big shoes to fill. Frieden, who now leads the nonprofit Resolve to Save Lives, says that he endorses an independent commission to review what happened during the COVID pandemic. He was interviewed as part of a CDC review and he lays out what must change in terms of its mission, approach and budget. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Tom Frieden shares his thoughts about the news Dr. Anthony Fauci will soon leave government service. Frieden explains how the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will need to be realistic that he or she will have big shoes to fill. Frieden, who now leads the nonprofit Resolve to Save Lives, also tells hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter that he endorses an independent commission to... Read More Read More The post Former CDC Director Dr. Frieden's Thoughts on Dr. Fauci and His Next Chapter appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Former CDC chief Tom Frieden says he's stunned by how infectious COVID is compared to other diseases. The pandemic isn't over yet, he tells Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World podcast, thanks to long COVID plus the fact that we can't predict how the virus will play out in the future. Frieden's advice for everyone is to get vaxxed and boosted, to "keep yourself out of the hospital and, quite frankly, out of the morgue," since new variants could emerge, making the virus more deadly.   He also shares his thoughts on why China needs to transition to "almost" zero-COVID, the post-pandemic need to invest more in public health, and whether we should worry about monkeypox. Until we put more money toward research, he adds, we won't be able to control infectious diseases — rather, they will continue to control us.

Former CDC chief Tom Frieden says he's stunned by how infectious COVID is compared to other diseases. The pandemic isn't over yet, he tells Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World podcast, thanks to long COVID plus the fact that we can't predict how the virus will play out in the future. Frieden's advice for everyone is to get vaxxed and boosted, to "keep yourself out of the hospital and, quite frankly, out of the morgue," since new variants could emerge, making the virus more deadly.   He also shares his thoughts on why China needs to transition to "almost" zero-COVID, the post-pandemic need to invest more in public health, and whether we should worry about monkeypox. Until we put more money toward research, he adds, we won't be able to control infectious diseases — rather, they will continue to control us. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Can the public health solution to drug overdoses follow the public health model for COVID?Can we do contact tracing for overdoses like we do for infectious diseases? Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director say yes. Dr. Tom Frieden is a physician trained in internal medicine, infectious diseases, public health, and epidemiology. He is former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and former commissioner of the New York City Health Department. Dr. Frieden is currently President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives. Dr. Frieden began his public health career in New York City confronting the largest outbreak of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis to occur in the US. He was then assigned to India, on loan from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he helped scale up a program for effective tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.  Asked to return to New York City to become Mayor Mike Bloomberg's Health Commissioner, he directed efforts to reduce smoking and other leading causes of death that increased life expectancy by 3 years. As Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Frieden oversaw the work that helped end the 2014 West Africa Ebola epidemic. He now leads Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of the global health organization Vital Strategies, that works with countries to prevent 100 million deaths and to make the world safer from epidemics. During the Covid pandemic, Dr. Frieden has overseen an expansion of Resolve to Save Lives activities including policy and program innovations in the United States, counsel to multilateral institutions, and support for rapid response, health care worker safety, and data-driven decision-making in more than 20 countries. Dr. Frieden is also Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations. Asleep at the Switch - Dr. Frieden publication on applying public health strategies to non communicable diseases The Health Impact Pyramid - Dr. Frieden publication

Mixed messages after public transportation mask mandate lifted, Lester Holt interviews former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, and fear in Mariupol as Russia begins its offensive in the Donbas region.

AMA CXO Todd Unger is joined by Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, former director of the CDC and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives in New York to discuss how we can use lessons from the past two years to strengthen our public health system and pandemic response.

President Biden is on his way to Brussels for emergency summit meetings with NATO heads of state, the European Union, and the G7. Host and European Council President Charles Michel tells Christiane in an exclusive interview that the tactics to be discussed are designed to impose intelligent sanctions that hurt Russia more than they hurt Europe, and that their ultimate goal is to ensure Putin's defeat.   Also on today's show: Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov, Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, and former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden. Plus: Correspondent Richard Roth explores legacy of Madeleine Albright, the first female US Secretary of State, who has died at age 84. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Pfizer and BioNTech are asking for emergency use authorization for their two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years. The FDA is set to meet on February 15 to discuss whether or not to authorize the vaccine for those children under 5. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins AC360 to discuss why he is cautiously optimistic about the next few months on the Covid front. Plus, CNN's Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward got rare access to the Ukrainian front lines where just 20 miles away, thousands of Russian troops have gathered with tanks and other armor. She tells Anderson Cooper about the little sense of urgency she's seeing from the Ukrainian troops. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The former CDC director, Dr. Tom Frieden joins us this week to discuss the latest on the Covid pandemic including the Omicron variant, N95 masks, and more. Dr. Frieden served as CDC director from 2009, 2017. He's also the founder of Resolve to Save Lives an organization working to prevent cardiovascular disease and epidemics. Also, television legend, Betty White has died, she was 99. Ezra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newsnerds/message

We are pleased to release a special bonus episode and do our part to address the nation's concerns around the pandemic and the COVID vaccine. As it stands right now, around 164 million people, or 50% of the total U.S. population, have now been fully vaccinated. Ultimately, with a large portion of the U.S. population still unvaccinated, it seems that COVID-19 is not going to disappear soon. The U.S. will continue to see outbreaks of the virus in communities with low vaccine uptake. Our guest is Dr. Rodney Rohde, a virologist and clinical laboratory expert with 30 years of experience in Public health, virology, and zoonotic disease, and is a Professor in the College of Health Professions and Associate Director for the Texas State University Translational Health Research Center. This episode is for anyone who wants to hear a scientific discussion about SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 to combat misinformation that is out there about the pandemic. Episode Bookmarks: 04:30 Dr. Rohde shares a brief overview of the medical laboratory profession and the Clinical Laboratory Science degree programs 08:30  The impact of the pandemic on the medical laboratory staffing crisis 09:50 Dr. Rohde speaks about the importance of laboratory medicine in improving value-based care and health equity 13:00 Did SARS-CoV-2 originate from a laboratory leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology?  Or did the virus originate from a zoonotic spillover event? 18:15 Referencing Dr. Rohde's recent article discussing how the US is split between the vaccinated and unvaccinated – and how the deaths and hospitalizations reflect this divide 20:00 Dr. Rohde discusses how “99.5% of all the people dying from COVID-19 in the U.S. are unvaccinated” and how to understand breakthrough infections happening with the vaccinated 22:30 How to eradicate a virus and why current immunization rates will not support disease eradication 24:50 "Viruses, especially RNA viruses, are the most diabolical microbes on the planet.” 25:30 Viral mutations that create infectious variants and the opportunism of infection 28:20 The global achievement of smallpox eradication 28:50 Dr. Rohde explains vaccine efficacy and what people should ask their physicians if debating whether or not to receive the vaccine 31:00 The low of mRNA vaccines 34:00 Dr. Rohde explains what the Delta variant is and provides a scientific overview of viral mutations 37:00 The changing pathology of the virus and how younger, unvaccinated people are now being affected by the Delta variant 38:00 Booster shots for immunocompromised individuals and the likelihood of boosters for the general population 39:20 The transmissibility of the Delta variant. what the R-naught number means in understanding viral contagion, and how Delta variant compares to Ebola transmission 45:00 Referencing the COVID-19 thought leadership and insights from Scott Gottlieb, Tom Frieden, and Peter Hotez 46:20 The three-year cycle of unchecked pandemics, the development of herd immunity, and the potential for an endemic transition in 2022 47:50 The significance of the landmark scientific achievement of developing a mRNA vaccine technology (the first time in history!) 50:00 Viewing public health as part of our public defense and why we need to learn that one lesson from this pandemic!

House Republicans attempted to pass a resolution that would make House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seat Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s picks to the January 6 select committee but it was tabled 218-197. Pelosi refused to seat two of McCarthy’s picks which led the House GOP leader to pull all five of his selections. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is one of Pelosi’s picks who will serve on the committee. He joins AC360 to discuss the back-and-forth between Pelosi and McCarthy and says this is “just more of the same effort at distraction.” Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all state employees and health care workers will be required to provide proof of vaccination or get regular testing. All city workers in New York City will be required to get vaccinated or tested for Covid-19 once a week by September 13. Dr. Tom Frieden is the former CDC director. He tells Anderson Cooper the more people who get the vaccine, “the safer we’ll be.” Airdate: July 26, 2021 Guests: Rep. Adam Schiff Dr. Tom Frieden To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Fareed sits down in a special in-person interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan. They discuss solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the King's visit with President Biden, turmoil within the Jordanian royal family, and much more. Then, Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director, and Devi Sridhar, Professor of Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, tell Fareed about the worrying rise of Covid-19 cases due to the delta variant, how important it is to vaccinate the world and the newest data on the effectiveness of vaccines. Plus, a look at how the extreme weather seen around the world in recent weeks might be the new normal.    GUESTS: King Abdullah II, Tom Frieden, Devi Sridhar To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The White House today acknowledged the U.S. is unlikely to reach President Biden's goal of vaccinating 70% of Americans by July 4. But meeting this goal is particularly urgent in the face of the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is highly contagious and expected to become the dominant strain in the U.S. in a matter of weeks. Dan is joined by Former CDC director Tom Frieden to discuss who is most vulnerable to this variant, what it means for vaccine makers, and what it tells us about our future living alongside this virus both short- and long-term.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris discusses Tiger Woods' condition following his SUV crash with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Then, Bryant Gumble joins Chris to discuss Woods' legacy and future after the crash. Chris wraps up the show with Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden on coronavirus vaccine rollout. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris discusses Tiger Woods' condition following his SUV crash with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Then, Bryant Gumble joins Chris to discuss Woods' legacy and future after the crash. Chris wraps up the show with Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden on coronavirus vaccine rollout. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Airdate February 14, 2021: Trump's second impeachment trial culminated in another acquittal. The former President's critics say it is further evidence that America's democracy is broken. So, what can be done to put it back together and make it stronger? David Frum and Anne Applebaum discuss with Fareed. Then, how far we've come and how far have we yet to go in the Covid-19 pandemic. Former CDC Director Tom Frieden tells Fareed how to thwart a fourth wave and what the new normal will look like. Finally, from the massive hack attack against US government and corporate computers that was revealed in December to this week's revelation of a near-miss in Florida when somebody tried to raise the chemical level in a town's water supply to poisonous levels, what is going on? New York Times cybersecurity reporter Nicole Perlroth tells Fareed why America is so vulnerable. GUESTS: David Frum, Anne Applebaum, Tom Frieden, Nicole Perlroth  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

 Americans fortunate enough to receive vaccines right now, outside of clinical trials, are getting ones made by either Pfizer or Moderna. But newly released data from Novavax and Johnson & Johnson suggests that more vaccines could be on the way. Dan digs into the news and why it matters, especially as COVID-19 variants begin to spread, with Tom Frieden, former head of the CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pres. Trump issued a series of pardons that includes two former GOP Congressmen and two men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller’s investigation. Among the pardons are former Republican Congressmen Duncan Hunter and Chris Collins and former campaign aide George Papadopoulos. These are the first of what is expected to be a flurry of pardons and commutations in the coming weeks as Trump gets ready to leave the White House. James Clapper is the former Director of National Intelligence and also a CNN National Security Analyst. He joins AC360 to react to Trump’s wave of pardons. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning that there could be a “superimposed” surge on top of the current uptick in cases if people travel for the holidays. Dr. Tom Frieden is a former CDC Director and he tells AC360 staying indoors, wearing masks and getting vaccinated will all help control the spread of Covid-19. Airdate: December 22, 2020 Guests: Lt. Gen. James Clapper (Ret.) Dr. Tom FriedenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses Supreme Court 9-0 ruling against overturning election certification in Pennsylvania with David Gregory and Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris and Dr. Tom Frieden discuss Biden's plans for tackling Coronavirus in his first 100 days in office. Chris wraps up the show with former Florida GOP nominee, Ron Filipkowski who resigned in light of a law enforcement raid on a former state covid-19 data worker's home. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses Supreme Court 9-0 ruling against overturning election certification in Pennsylvania with David Gregory and Michael Smerconish. Then, Chris and Dr. Tom Frieden discuss Biden's plans for tackling Coronavirus in his first 100 days in office. Chris wraps up the show with former Florida GOP nominee, Ron Filipkowski who resigned in light of a law enforcement raid on a former state covid-19 data worker's home. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As states and cities enforce more restrictions to cope with surging covid-19 cases, drug maker Moderna on Monday joined Pfizer in reporting progress on an effective vaccine. While that news is hopeful, the debate over how to deal with coronavirus is intensifying. . Senator Rand Paul discusses the latest vaccine news and why he's skeptical of both mask mandates and lockdowns. The Kentucky Republican also weighs in on President Trump's election legal battles and the scaling back of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. Now with two hopeful COVID-19 vaccines how long will it take before we can go back to a somewhat normal life? Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden weighs in on the Moderna vaccine news. Dr. Frieden explains why the news doesn't eliminate safety protocols including social distancing and wearing face masks. Plus, we speak with reporter Lindy Washburn who participated in the Moderna vaccine trial. Plus, commentary by columnist at the New York Post, Karol Marcowicz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Chris discusses setbacks in Trump's election lawsuits with Kaitlan Collins and Van Jones. Then, Chris goes one on one with Dr. Tom Frieden on a coronavirus vaccine that may be ready for emergency use by the end of the year. Chris wraps up the show with Andrew McCabe on Trump's delayed transition. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First, Chris discusses setbacks in Trump's election lawsuits with Kaitlan Collins and Van Jones. Then, Chris goes one on one with Dr. Tom Frieden on a coronavirus vaccine that may be ready for emergency use by the end of the year. Chris wraps up the show with Andrew McCabe on Trump's delayed transition. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As Washington mourns the tragic passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this past week, Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for the battle to come over filling this Supreme Court vacancy. Editor and CEO of The Dispatch, Stephen Hayes, joins The Fox News Rundown to discuss Republican leadership's goal to push a Supreme Court nomination through the Senate, the impact of President Trump's intentions to nominate a female judge, the options Joe Biden and the Democrats have for this contingency and how the Supreme Court vacancy will influence both the presidential and congressional elections in November.  The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled its $1.5 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill last week in hopes to bring both Republican and Democratic leadership back to the negotiating table following last week's rejection of the Senate Republicans' COVID-19 proposal. Jared Halpern spoke to three members of the caucus, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) about what's included in the common ground proposal, how it will impact the deficit and if they are satisfied with the overall negotiations between their party's leadership. Plus, commentary by Former Director of the CDC, Dr. Tom Frieden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When speaking to Bob Woodward back in April when nearly 30,000 Americans had already died from Covid-19, President Trump admitted that the virus “is a killer if it gets you. If you’re the wrong person, you don’t have a chance.” Meanwhile, he was telling the public the country needs to reopen and the return of live sports. Carl Bernstein, journalist, author and CNN Political Analyst, joins AC360 to react to the President’s comments and says “we’re witnessing a homicidal president.” Plus, a top spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services claimed, without evidence, the Center for Disease Control has a “resistance unit” to work against Trump. Michael Caputo, a defender of the President, made these claims after sources told CNN he and his team demanded to see weekly CDC documents before they were released. Dr. Tom Frieden, former Director at the CDC, tells Anderson Cooper the virus responds to “science-driven action” and what we’re seeing is “an attempt to meddle with science.” Airdate: September 14, 2020 Guests: Carl Bernstein Dr. Tom FriedenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris discusses a fast-tracked coronavirus vaccine with Former CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden and “long hauler” coronavirus symptoms with AngioGenesis Foundation President and Medical Director, Dr. William Li. New York Times reporter, Mike Baker then joins Chris to discuss the latest in Portland protest violence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris discusses a fast-tracked coronavirus vaccine with Former CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden and “long hauler” coronavirus symptoms with AngioGenesis Foundation President and Medical Director, Dr. William Li. New York Times reporter, Mike Baker then joins Chris to discuss the latest in Portland protest violence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their first public appearance a day after Biden chose the California Democrat to be his running mate. In Harris’s speech, she went after President Trump criticizing his administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic saying the U.S. leads the world with five millionCovid-19 cases “because of Trump’s failure to take it seriously from the start.” Congresswoman Karen Bass, also a Democrat from California, is the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. She joins AC360 to discuss how excited she is for Senator Harris and hopes that excitement will be felt throughout the country. Plus, the White House released new safety recommendations for schools which encourages mask use but doesn’t require it. Dr. Tom Frieden is the former Director of the CDC, and he tells Anderson Cooper any community can open schools but only a community that does these two things can keep them open: control Covid-19 so it’s not spreading and adapt in the schools. Airdate: August 12, 2020 Guests: Rep. Karen Bass Dr. Tom FriedenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Airdate August 9 2020: Per capita, the U.S. has about 15 times as many deaths per day from Covid-19 as the E.U., and 25 times that of Canada. Where did America go wrong? And what can be done to get the crisis under control? Billionaire businessman Bill Gates answers these questions and more. And, back to school amidst the pandemic - how do schools reopen safely? Former CDC director Tom Frieden explains. Also, the blast in Beirut deepened Lebanon's already dire situation. What will become of the Paris of the Middle East? Fareed explores.  GUESTS: Bill Gates, Tom Frieden To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris interviews Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden on the latest in the coronavirus pandemic, a Broward County, Florida teacher suing Governor Ron DeSantis over school re-openings, and USCIS Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli on violence in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chris interviews Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden on the latest in the coronavirus pandemic, a Broward County, Florida teacher suing Governor Ron DeSantis over school re-openings, and USCIS Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli on violence in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. has formally began its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. While W.H.O.'s response to the coronavirus has been widely criticized, the Trump Administration's decision to cut ties with them has many worried it may jeopardize our country's fight against Covid-19. Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses what role the W.H.O. plays in a global crisis, what they got wrong this time and what other factors led to the coronavirus devastating impact. While many gyms across the country have reopened - at least in some capacity – fitness centers in a handful of states are still required to be closed. In New York, owners filed a class-action lawsuit after gyms were excluded from the state's coronavirus reopening plan. SC Fitness owner Charlie Cassara is leading the suit and he explains why he thinks businesses like his are being treated unfairly and why they can safely reopen.   Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of The Guy Benson Show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several states in the U.S. are preparing plans to reopen separately from the White House. This has ignited a new debate as to who has the authority to make this decision, the local government or the federal government? Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden weighs in on what roles the state, federal government and CDC play during a national health emergency. He explains why focusing on "the data not the date" is the best approach to reopening the economy. Plus, he gives his thoughts on how the World Health Organization handled the coronavirus information from China. The airline business has been grounded by the coronavirus. What will spark it to take off again? Aviation consultant Michael Boyd and pilot and aviation writer Rob Mark discuss how the industry can be saved and what it may look like years from now. Plus, commentary by Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices